APW
Apia
Samoa
11,913 km
7,402 miles
BED
Bedford
United States
Distance
11,913 km
7,402 mi / 6,432 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
49°
northeast

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APW BED
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Laurence G Hanscom Field
IATA Code APW BED
ICAO Code NSFA KBED
City Apia Bedford
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/New_York
Elevation 58 ft 132 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 42.470000, -71.290000

Apia (APW) to Bedford (BED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) in Bedford, United States is 11,913 kilometers (7,402 miles / 6,432 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Samoa with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:58 in Apia, it's 17:58 in Bedford. With a 18-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Bedford (BED) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 267° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Faleolo International Airport (APW) and Laurence G Hanscom Field (BED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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